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Rocky Colavito: A Cleveland Baseball Legend and Icon of the Game
Rocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito is a name that resonates deeply in the annals of baseball history, particularly with fans of the Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Indians). Born on August 10, 1933, in the Bronx, New York, Colavito’s powerful bat, magnetic…
From the Italian American Press - "The Rock in Our Story"
In the early 1920s in Southern Italy, two young women – unknown to each other and from different areas of the same village near Naples – make a decision that, by coincidence, intersects their lives. For the first young woman,…
Book Review: "The Lonely Assassin" by Jack Erickson
Jack Erickson’s “The Lonely Assassin”, part of the Milan Thriller Series, plunges readers into a labyrinth of intrigue, espionage, and moral ambiguity, set against the picturesque yet shadowy backdrop of Milan. The novel captivates with its blend of taut pacing,…
Film Review: "From Corrine's Heart"
Based on a true story, the musical film “From Corrine’s Heart” follows Corinne (Arielle Joy Hubbard) who dreams of becoming a championship figure skater and then receives news that changes her entire life. She visits her doctor and learns that…
Savoring Italy: A Journey Through Family, Food, and the Heart of Trieste
It is always an honor to take students to study in the Kent State Program in Florence. While I teach a very intensive course on Aviation Security and Policy to undergraduate students, the true purpose of studying abroad is to…
Spello’s Festa dell’Olio e Sagra della Bruschetta
An olive tree standing tall on a tractor adorned with fiscoli, discs used in olive mills during the pressing, stood alone near the medieval church of Spello, Santa Maria Maggiore. For the two days of Spello’s beloved olive oil festival,…
A Look Back: Little Italy, Cleveland
Happy New Year! As we look forward to another new year, please know we are thankful for all of our subscribers and advertisers. We hope 2025 brings you all happiness and success. If you have a story idea or would…
A Look Back: The Feast of Seven Fishes
The Christmas Season is upon us. Soon, houses will be filled with family and friends and the Christmas trees will be shining. I hope all of you take time to share important traditions and the religious significance of this important…
